Kusatsu Onsen

Kusatsu Onsen (草津温泉) is a hot spring resort located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, northwest of Tokyo. It is a popular tourist destination.

Bath in Kusatsu Onsen

There are 13 public baths at Kusatsu Onsen. The small bathhouses that are free for both town residents and tourists are managed by the townspeople themselves.[1]

The source of its hot water is nearby Mount Kusatsu-Shirane and the appearance of the waters range from cloudy to clear, because the sources of the water that the baths rely upon are different.[2]

The springs were known as a resort for centuries, but they became well known after the water was recommended for its health benefits by Erwin von Baelz, a German doctor who taught medicine at Tokyo University.[3]

The locals claim the hot springs can cure all forms of ailments, other than lovesickness. Guests have claimed that pain disappears while soaking in its hot water.[4]

Ground transportation

Buses

Railway

None

See also

References
  1. "About Kusatsu Onsen - Gunma Travel Guide | Planetyze". Planetyze. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
  2. "About Kusatsu Onsen - Gunma Travel Guide | Planetyze". Planetyze. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
  3. Saaler, Sven (14 August 2012). "The German Doctor in Meiji Japan". Nippon.com. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  4. Shigeta, Naoto. "Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Kiyoshigekan". www.kusatsuspa.com. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
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